Early Life and Education of Alex Bregman: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Alex Bregman, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman. He has played in MLB for both the Houston Astros, and the Boston Red Sox.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: Great-Grandfather's Immigration

Around 1900, Alex Bregman's great-grandfather Samuel "Bo" Bregman immigrated from Russia to Washington, D.C.

1967: Ron Blomberg Drafted

In 1967, Ron Blomberg was drafted.

1971: Grandfather's Role with Washington Senators

In 1971, Alex Bregman's grandfather was general counsel for the Washington Senators until the team moved to Texas in a sale that he negotiated.

1971: Jim Kremmel Drafted

In 1971, Jim Kremmel was drafted.

1982: Father's Baseball Career

In 1982, Alex Bregman's father played baseball as a freshman for the University of New Mexico Lobos.

1982: Duane Ward Drafted

In 1982, Duane Ward was drafted.

1989: Ben McDonald Drafted

In 1989, Ben McDonald was drafted.

March 30, 1994: Alex Bregman's Birth

On March 30, 1994, Alexander David Bregman was born. He would later become a professional baseball third baseman.

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2004: Batboy for University of New Mexico

In 2004, Alex Bregman served as a batboy for a University of New Mexico game against Arizona State University, where his favorite baseball player, Dustin Pedroia, played.

2006: Father's Ownership in New Mexico Thunderbirds

Starting in 2006, Alex Bregman's father was a part owner of the NBA Development League’s New Mexico Thunderbirds.

2009: High School State Championship

In 2009, Alex Bregman led his high school team to a state championship as a freshman shortstop.

October 2010: COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships MVP

In October 2010, Alex Bregman batted .564 for the gold-medal-winning 16-and-under USA National Team at the COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships and was named the MVP.

2011: High School Baseball Success and U.S. National Team Gold Medal

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a high school junior, setting a New Mexico season record with 19 home runs and earned All-State honors. In the fall of 2011, he led the 18-and-under U.S. National Team to a gold medal at the International Baseball Federation World Championships.

2012: College at LSU

In 2012, Alex Bregman chose to attend LSU to major in sports administration and play shortstop for the LSU Tigers baseball team.

2012: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

In 2012, Alex Bregman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, but he elected not to sign and instead attended LSU.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

On March 25, 2013, Alex Bregman was named the SEC Player of the Week.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award

In 2013, Alex Bregman was a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award.

2013: College Baseball Awards

In 2013, during his college baseball career at Louisiana State University (LSU), Bregman was voted the 2013 National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America and won the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award as the country's best college shortstop.

2014: All-SEC Honors

In 2014, Alex Bregman was voted 2014 second-team all-SEC and was named to the 2014 USA Collegiate National Team.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist and Brooks Wallace Award Candidate

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award and was a candidate for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award.

2015: Skip Bertman Award and All-American Honors

In 2015, Alex Bregman won LSU's Skip Bertman Award and was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner at shortstop by the ABCA. He was also voted first-team All-American by both Baseball America and the NCBWA for the second time.

2015: Carlos Correa's Rookie Season

In 2015, Carlos Correa had his AL Rookie of the Year season.

2017: Dugout Stare Popularized in 2017 Postseason

During the 2017 postseason, Alex Bregman began performing a home run celebration known as the "Dugout Stare." This celebration gained popularity among his teammates and on social media.

2018: Brother's MLB Draft Selection

In 2018, Alex Bregman's brother, A.J. Bregman, was selected by the Houston Astros in the 35th round of the MLB Draft.

January 2019: Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery in January 2019

In early January 2019, Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow. He returned to action in spring training on March 2.

2019: New Puppy

In 2019, Alex Bregman and Reagan Howard got a puppy named Hank.

January 2020: Engagement to Reagan Howard

In January 2020, Alex Bregman became engaged to Reagan Howard.

June 16, 2021: Strained Left Quadriceps on June 16, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Alex Bregman strained his left quadriceps during a game against the Texas Rangers, resulting in a two-month absence from the season. He returned on August 25.

2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award 2021

In 2021, Alex Bregman was honored with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for his character and community service.